CVE-2017-1000245

CVE-2017-1000245 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Jenkins Ssh with a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-522.

Key facts

Description

The SSH Plugin stores credentials which allow jobs to access remote servers via the SSH protocol. User passwords and passphrases for encrypted SSH keys are stored in plaintext in a configuration file.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2017-1000245?
The SSH Plugin stores credentials which allow jobs to access remote servers via the SSH protocol. User passwords and passphrases for encrypted SSH keys are stored in plaintext in a configuration file.
How severe is CVE-2017-1000245?
CVE-2017-1000245 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8, rated critical severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2017-1000245 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (70th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2017-1000245?
CVE-2017-1000245 affects Jenkins Ssh. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2017-1000245?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2017-1000245 published?
CVE-2017-1000245 was published on 2017-11-01 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

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